FAQ
Who are services for?
Sensitive and Intuitive Adults, ages 18 and up and partnered couples.
How do I schedule a therapy session?
Please email Ruth at: rmilsten@hotmail.com to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
What is Trauma Therapy?
This approach combines evidenced-based therapy modalities to treat trauma in a safe, nonjudgmental, confidential space. Ruth is an EMDR Holistic therapist and blends: EMDR with Internal Family Systems, Somatic and Spiritual counseling. Ruth works in partnership with clients to create a clear map towards healing.
What is a Sensitive Soul?
How do you know if you're a sensitive adult? The term "Highly Sensitive Person" was coined by Dr. Elaine Aaron, PhD and some characteristics are: You have deep emotional depth and intuition, you struggle to make sense of the world at times, you have deep empathy, you often feel "different" and may have been told that you were "shy", "too much", "too sensitive" or "too caring", you have the ability to perceive connections between things, you are often a creative, you mask your true self in social settings, you may people please, you need time alone to reset, you crave authentic, meaningful relationships and can struggle with low self-esteem. If many of these sound like you, are most likely a sensitive person.
What is Internal Family Systems?
Internal Family System (IFS) is a talk therapy modality that allows us to get to know different parts of ourselves. IFS encourages us to offer ourselves self-compassion.
What is EMDR?
EMDR, which stands for: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is an evidenced-and brain based therapy that can help clients heal from trauma and more. This therapy uses bilateral stimulation and dual awareness, to help the brain process past painful experiences and memories. Research shows that our brain wants to release and rewire old stuck neural pathways related to trauma, that show up as sensations, negative self beliefs, feelings and thoughts. EMDR can help us rewire our neural networks and create secure attachment, nervous system regulation, positive beliefs about ourselves, and a sense of safety, choice, power and wholeness.
What are EMDR Intensives?
EMDR Intensives are longer EMDR sessions done for 2 to 3 hours. These sessions include 1-2 prep sessions and a post Integration session. For those who want a deeper dive into their healing, who don't want traditional therapy or who want an adjunct to their talk therapy, EMDR Intensives can be a great way to heal a specific issue in a faster, more efficient way.
What is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic Therapy is a bottoms up trauma therapy approach that incorporates polyvagal theory, nervous system awareness, a connection between our mind and our bodies and a way to release stored emotions from our nervous system.
What is Spiritual Counseling?
Spiritual Counseling uses non-religious, spiritual and metaphysical modalities, to help clients learn about themselves and develop healthy coping skills. Ruth is a 300 hour yoga teacher, a certified Health Counselor, Certified Sound Healer and Certified Reiki practitioner. She draws from Buddhist and yogic philosophies, as well as Eco-Feminism and metaphysical modalities, such as: astrology, numerology, the enneagram, crystal healing and more.
What is couples counseling?
I'm an Imago Relationship trained therapist, which focuses on helping couples communicate in a healthier way. I also use somatic approaches to help clients learn to coregulate, create safety and repair ruptures faster. LGBTQIA+, Kink, Polyamory and CNM couples are welcome. Blue Cross, Blue Choice does not cover couples therapy. Rate is: $220 for 60 minute session.
Do you accept insurance?
I accept Blue Cross, Care First. Out of pocket rate for individual sessions: $185 for 50-minute session and $220 for couples. EMDR 2 hour Intensives are: $390.00 and 3 hour Intensives are: $585.00. Restorative Sound Healing and Energy Alignment Sessions are: $195.00.
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Good Faith Estimate for Out of Network Care: You have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate"explaining how much your therapy treatment will cost you. You have the right to receive this information in Reclaim Wellness Therapy's Opt Out Form for EMDR Therapy and EMDR Therapy Intensives on the client portal, before receiving care. If you have any questions, please ask Ruth more about this.
How frequent and how long are sessions?
I meet with clients once a week or once every other week, depending on your individual needs. I discuss length of treatment, as well as knowing when it’s time to graduate from therapy.
What happens during the first appointment?
This is the initial intake, where we will discuss what brings you to therapy, your goals and the length of treatment.
What if I have an emergency?
If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Or please call Anne Arundel Crisis Response, open 24/7, at: 410-768-5522. You can also contact SAMHSA’s National Crisis Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. This is a free, confidential helpline that is open 24/7, 365 days a year.